You’ve reached your second trimester. For most mums it’s a real milestone because it’s around now that you’ll want to start announcing the news to your friends and family.
As your baby grows inside you, your body will be going through some changes too; pregnancy hormones will be affecting you both physically and mentally. But, although you might notice your moods are a little changeable, lots of mums-to-be report an increase in their energy levels – especially as morning sickness tends to fade as you enter your second trimester.
This section will tell you all about the developments your baby’s going through, and offer helpful suggestions about how you can look after yourself and make your pregnancy easier.
Your second trimester - week by week
Healthy pregnancy diet
- Healthy pregnancy diet
- Foods to avoid during pregnancy
- Essential fats for pregnancy
- Recipes for pregnant women
- Guide to eating well in pregnancy
Eating a healthy, balanced diet and knowing which foods to avoid during pregnancy will benefit your baby’s development. In this video guide, nutritionist, Helena Gibson-Moore, talks through the types of foods you should and should not include in your diet.
Pregnancy vitamins and supplements
- Avoiding vitamin A during pregnancy
- Iron and vitamin C in pregnancy
- Vitamin K in pregnancy
- Zinc in pregnancy
Breastfeeding
- Guide to expressing
Our guest mum shows how to express breastmilk in this video guide, while breastfeeding advisor, Geraldine Miskin, and our own specialist feeding advisor, Arabella, explain the benefits of expressing and offer practical tips on the different methods and safe storage of breastmilk.
